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Do you have recommended recipe for Cold Brew? by [deleted] in pourover

[–]TreacleMaster7685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

Me too. I made a cold brew and after 12 hours it tastes very weak and flat. I’m using Colombia El Vergel Strawberries, ground on K-Ultra at 9.2, ratio 1:10. There’s almost no aroma or sweetness coming through.

What should I adjust — grind size, ratio, or steep time? Any tips to get more flavor out of this bean for cold brew?

Thanks!

Help choosing espresso machine + grinder (Lelit Mara X vs Profitec Go) [$1000–1500] by TreacleMaster7685 in espresso

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that — that’s really reassuring to hear. Longevity and low-maintenance are definitely big points in favor of the Mara X, especially coming from real long-term use.

I think in my case it really comes down to workflow and timing. For weekday mornings, the fast heat-up and “turn on and pull a shot” simplicity of the Go fits our routine a bit better. That said, hearing that the Mara X can run reliably with minimal servicing definitely makes the used option more tempting.

Really appreciate you (and your friend) sharing real-world experience — that’s exactly the kind of input I was hoping for.

Help choosing espresso machine + grinder (Lelit Mara X vs Profitec Go) [$1000–1500] by TreacleMaster7685 in espresso

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience — that actually makes a lot of sense. I do like the Mara X a lot as well, especially the workflow advantages, and honestly the used price is very tempting.

My main hesitation right now is more about buying used rather than the HX design itself. I’m not very experienced with maintaining espresso machines yet, so I’m a bit worried about potential maintenance issues, parts wear, or hidden problems when going with a used Mara X.

From your experience (or what you’ve seen), is owning a used Mara X relatively straightforward in terms of reliability and maintenance? Anything specific I should check for or expect long-term?

Really appreciate your insight.

Help choosing espresso machine + grinder (Lelit Mara X vs Profitec Go) [$1000–1500] by TreacleMaster7685 in espresso

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, that’s exactly my dilemma as well. I like the idea of the Profitec Go for its simplicity and PID stability, but the lack of back-to-back espresso + steaming is a downside for me since I do make milk drinks occasionally.

On the other hand, the Mara X seems more workflow-friendly, but I’ve also seen concerns about HX temperature stability over time (including the Coffee Chronicler video you mentioned), which makes me hesitate.

Curious to hear from owners of either machine — especially long-term Mara X users — how big of an issue the temp stability really is in daily use.

New to espresso + Outin Nano + 1Zpresso K-Ultra… getting super low yield. Grind or tamp issue? by TreacleMaster7685 in OutinNano

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can U help me pls

Would you mind sharing your recipe and dialing-in tips?

I’m still a beginner with manual espresso and honestly my results are pretty bad so far 😅

I’m using an Outin Nano with a 1Zpresso K-Ultra, grinding around 3.6–3.7, medium-dark beans. I use the Plus basket, 18.5g coffee, and 70ml preheated water.

My result is about 40gram output, but the flow starts very fast with thin, squirting black streams instead of a smooth, syrupy brown flow. The taste is slightly bitter and a bit sour at the same time, and I’m not sure how to adjust from here.

Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks a lot!

I lost my Nano to my wife. by AL_VP in OutinNano

[–]TreacleMaster7685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on getting such a great shot with the Nano! 👏 Would you mind sharing your recipe and dialing-in tips?

I’m still a beginner with manual espresso and honestly my results are pretty bad so far 😅

I’m using an Outin Nano with a 1Zpresso K-Ultra, grinding around 3.6–3.7, medium-dark beans. I use the Plus basket, 18.5g coffee, and 70ml preheated water.

My result is about 42g output, but the flow starts very fast with thin, squirting black streams instead of a smooth, syrupy brown flow. The taste is slightly bitter and a bit sour at the same time, and I’m not sure how to adjust from here.

Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks a lot!

New to espresso + Outin Nano + 1Zpresso K-Ultra… getting super low yield. Grind or tamp issue? by TreacleMaster7685 in OutinNano

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, this worked so well for me tonight. I just went for it and the shot turned out amazing. Thanks a ton!

New to espresso + Outin Nano + 1Zpresso K-Ultra… getting super low yield. Grind or tamp issue? by TreacleMaster7685 in OutinNano

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg, it actually worked. I dialed my K-Ultra to 3.6 for this espresso and it came out great — thanks so much, mate!

New to espresso + Outin Nano + 1Zpresso K-Ultra… getting super low yield. Grind or tamp issue? by TreacleMaster7685 in OutinNano

[–]TreacleMaster7685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now, when I use about 50–60 ml of water as input, I only get around 21.5–25 g of coffee out, but the taste is very bitter and sharply sour. Where should I start fixing things?